A Game-Changer for Public Health Surveillance!

In an exciting development for public health, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched a cutting-edge interactive dashboard designed to monitor respiratory viruses across the Americas. This innovative tool aims to strengthen surveillance efforts and ensure timely analysis of viral trends, empowering health authorities and professionals.

Explore Key Features of the Interactive Dashboard!

The new dashboard is a treasure trove of vital information, merging virological and epidemiological data from trusted sources such as FluNet and FluID through a user-friendly regional data hub known as AMart.

Dive into Three Distinct Sections!

1. **Virologic Surveillance**: Users can track details like percent positivity and laboratory samples across countries and regions, offering a clear view of how viruses circulate in the population.

2. **Syndromic Surveillance**: This section provides insights into severe acute respiratory infections (SARI) and influenza-like illnesses (ILI), including crucial stats on ICU admissions and fatalities linked to these conditions.

3. **Country Profiles**: A personalized experience allows users to select any country and access a comprehensive view of relevant virological and syndromic data—all in one place.

Interactive and Multilingual!

All visualizations on the dashboard are fully interactive and customizable by time period. It is available in Spanish, English, French, and Portuguese, ensuring a wider reach among diverse audiences.

Stay Updated Weekly!

The dashboard is refreshed weekly, making it an essential tool for public health professionals and stakeholders involved in tracking respiratory viruses.

Current Trends and Insights!

As of June 21, 2025, the dashboard reveals that influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are behaving in accordance with expected seasonal trends, with heightened activity in the Southern Hemisphere and minimal activity in the North. Meanwhile, the circulation of SARS-CoV-2 remains low overall, though a notable uptick has been recorded in the Caribbean region.

Empowering Health Professionals!

With the inclusion of updated regional summaries, this dashboard is not just a tool—it's a vital resource in the fight against respiratory viruses, enhancing our understanding and response capabilities across the Americas!